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Evangelism

Evangelism. Life not an event. Natural Evangelism. Joseph Hall (1574- 1656) said “Every man talks of and finds occasion to speak of what he likes. As I will think of you always, O Lord, so it shall be my joy to speak of you always, and if I find no opportunity, I will make it .”

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Evangelism

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  1. Evangelism Life not an event

  2. Natural Evangelism • Joseph Hall (1574- 1656) said “Every man talks of and finds occasion to speak of what he likes. As I will think of you always, O Lord, so it shall be my joy to speak of you always, and if I find no opportunity, I will make it.” • Individuals and the Church need to rediscover “The Lord” as their all satisfying joy and delight and from that, natural evangelism will flow. “First a worshipper and then a worker” Dr. Allen Fleece

  3. What is Evangelism? • The Dictionary describes it this way: • Evangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. The term is used in reference to Christianity, where the scriptures often describe "evangelism" as "spreading the Gospel".

  4. Why Evangelism? • The delight we have in Jesus Christ and that others may know the overwhelming joy of an intimate relationship with the Lord. • Understanding the eternal destiny of the lost. • Eternal Hell – fire and torment • Eternal Separation from God • Knowing that they are without hope and that after 10,000 years they are no closer to getting out than when they first entered

  5. EvangelismA Rescue Mission

  6. Facts at a Glance • The worlds population is 6.9 Billion • Approx 6 Billion are still lost • 3.5 Billion have never heard the gospel even once • Less than 5% of Christians have ever led someone to the Lord. • Less than 10% of Christians have ever shared the gospel or witnessed.

  7. Foundations What is the gospel? • Why do we need Jesus, does He promise a better life, health and wealth? • Do we really need to talk about sin and repentance? • Is it enough to just talk about God’s love or do we also need to talk about God’s justice? • Is belief alone enough?

  8. 180,000 souls every day enter eternity. The question is who is reaping them?

  9. Who is Involved? • Mat 28:18 - 19 “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority is given to Me in Heaven and in earth. Therefore goand teach all nations.” • Act 1:8 “But YOU will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon YOU, and YOUWILL BEmy witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." The question is what sort of witness are we?

  10. What’s the Plan? Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish” It has been said that failing to plan is planning to fail.

  11. Process of Evangelism Pray Sow Reap Disciple

  12. Hosea 10 vs.12 “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” Pray Unity of Spirit & Vision Prayer Meeting Personal Prayer Bible Study Prayer Prayer Walking Prayer and Fasting Pray for: Individuals Those going out Those receiving Communities Nations Prepared hearts Opportunities

  13. Prayer • Luke 10:2 “Then He said to them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest that He may send forth labourers into His harvest.” • Therefore pray, not for the harvest for it is great. The issue is that the labourers are few, pray that there will be willing labourers. • Could I be the answer to this prayer?

  14. Prayer • Why do we pray? Luke 10:2 “The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray” • Who do we pray to? Mat 9:38 “Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest” • Who do we pray for? (The Lost)Rom 10:1 “Brothers, truly my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is for it to be saved.” • (Those Going) Eph 6:19 “And pray for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel” • How do we pray? 2Chron 7:14 “If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven”

  15. Sowing Preaching/Teaching Literature DVD/CD Way of the Master E.E. Next Generation Share Jesus Without Fear Compassion Evangelism Where ? Door to Door Special Events Play Group Youth Group Men’s meetings Shopping Centre's Hospitals Laundromats Letter boxes 2 Corinth 9 vs. 6 “But I say this, He who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.”

  16. Rom 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” • Rom 10:13 - 15 "whoever shall call on the name of the Lord will be saved. ……And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without preaching? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace” • Vs. 17 “Then faith is of hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”

  17. My Testimony • 1) Who was I before I met Jesus, what was my life like? • 2) What aroused an interest in Christian things? • 3) My salvation – what transaction took place, death to life, acknowledgement of sin etc • 4) Who am I now in Christ as a new creation?

  18. Note: Reaping is not sheep stealing or transfer growth Reaping is 1st time commitments to the Lord Jesus Reap How is it done? Personally Church Service Crusade Other special event Through Literature Where is it done? Home Work place Church Social environment Youth Group/Kids Club Men’s & Women’s events

  19. Act 1:8 “…... And you shall be witnesses to Me” • 1) A Holy God – only a perfect person can live with the Perfect God. • 2) A helpless sinner – man is separated from God because of sin. • 3) A Sufficient substitute – Christ alone has taken the penalty for our sin • 4) Personal Faith - A personal acceptance of Jesus completed work on the cross

  20. Matt 28 vs. 20 “Teach them to observe all that I have commanded.” Disciple Who is available? Who is trained? How long for? What material? Developing A personal relationship Bible Reading Person Prayer Service Witnessing Recommend reading Encouragement

  21. Discipling • Matt 28:19 - 20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." • We can not teach what we do not know ourselves. • Paul often said “follow my example as I have followed Christs”

  22. Everything we do must be Christ centered Christ

  23. Life Application • 2 Corinth 3 vs. 2 - 3 “You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God” • There is a great truth here which is both a wonderful inspiration and an awful warning. Every Christian is a letter from Christ. Every Christian, whether he likes it or not is an advertisement for Christianity. The question is what type of witness are you? • Remember : The Name and honor of Jesus Christ is in our hands. • Because Jesus Christ died and rose again and He lives in me, I will ………………??????????

  24. BRINGING A MESSAGE OF HOPE Web: www.challengenews.org Ph (08) 9453 3311

  25. Suggested Resources • Way of the Master • www.wayofthemaster.com • Share Jesus Without Fear • www.sharejesuswithoutfear.com • E.E. Next Generation • www.eeinternational.org • Just Walk Across the Room • www.justwalkacrosstheroom.com

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